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ARTHRITIS DIETMedical literature contains many documented cases of how diet modification/following an arthritis diet can improve inflammatory arthritis. One of the ways that people who suffer from arthritis can improve their health is by changing their diet. Studies have shown that a high cholesterol and high fat diet may contribute to the problem. Hence a general diet plan was designed to prevent arthritis from occurring in the first place and to relive the pain for those already afflicted. It’s not a strict diet, but more like a list of foods to avoid and foods that may be beneficial. The arthritis diet includes certain foods that you can eat and are beneficial to you. These are-- Fruit In particular those high in Vitamin C, like blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, kiwi fruit, peaches, mango, cantaloupe melon and anti-inflammatory fruits like apples. Vegetables In particular vegetables high in Vitamin A (beta-carotene) and Vitamin C. Carrots, squash, sweet potato, spinach, kale, collard greens, broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts. Oily Fish Rich omega-3 essential fatty acids and high in Vitamin E, like salmon, mackerel, sardines, herring, tuna and trout. Nuts and Seeds Rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids and high in Vitamin E. Unsalted nuts, like walnuts, brazil nuts and almonds, and seeds like sunflower, linseeds and pumpkin seeds. Pulses and Grains Including lentils, chick peas (garbanzo beans), brown rice, whole wheat bread. Anti-Inflammatory Foods Turmeric, ginger, garlic and apples. Milk, cheese and yogurt Foods to avoid in the arthritis diet-- Red meat (beef, lamb, pork). Cow's milk, cheese and yoghurt. Brown and white wheat flour, bran.(Do not use any produce where wheat starch, edible starch, cereal binder, cereal filler or cereal protein are listed as ingredients.) Citrus fruit, fruit covered in wax, such as imported apples. Dry roasted nuts. Sugar and foods containing sugar. Syrup, treacle and honey. Coffee, decaffeinated coffee, cocoa, tea, alcohol. Salt, pepper, vinegar. Butter and margarine - use as little as possible. Chocolate sugar caffeine citrus salt red meat dairy products additives soft drinks flour nightshades (examples below) eggplants red peppers tomatoes white potatoes tobacco Seven Guidelines for a Healthy arthritis Diet 1) Eat a variety of foods 2) Maintain ideal weight 3) Avoid too much fat and cholesterol 4) Avoid too much sugar 5) Eat foods with enough starch and fiber 6) Avoid too much sodium 7) Drink alcohol in moderation |
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